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Sample Training Programme

GOLD 2016 Programme

Method/
Duration
Date
​Location
Content
​Classroom
Full day
29 Sept
​Coleraine
AM - Introductions, Structure of TrailShadow Exped training, “Participant/Parent 'Supervisor Agreement”, Admin, 20 conditions
PM - Clothing and gear, Fitness requirements, Rucksack packing, Nutrition, Personal fitness programme planning.
Hill
Full day
8 Oct
Glenariff
Assessment hike
Class/Hill
2xHalf day
​30 Oct  
​Dungonnel
​Compass, Maps, bearings and contours.
(Where there are more than 7 candidates agree Team membership) Navigation games, search scenario
Hill
Full day
12/13 Nov
Springwell forest
Following a route, leadership of a group, timing and pacing, camp cooking.
Classroom
Full day
19 Nov
TBC
Team Self-Review. Review practice route. Draft their Expedition route, menu plans and confirmation of the expedition Aim.
Hill
Full day
3/4 Dec
Garron Plateau
Moorland navigation, ticking-off, Improved timing, First Aid Scenario and emergency procedures on the hill.
Hill
Full day
7/8 Jan
Trostan​
Reading contours, Walking on steep ground. Flora and fauna awareness. Adverse weather camp skills, Leave No Trace training.
Class/Hill
2xHalf day
28/29 Jan
TBC
Blue Form draft, planning expedition Aim research and presentation.
First Aid, camp craft theory, Repeat: Reading contours, Walking on steep ground
Overnight Camp
18/19 Feb
Mournes
Longer legs, Camp craft, Care of the environment, night navigation
Poor Weather Alternative
4/5 March
Mournes
Blue form confirmation, amend or confirm detail of exped route and aim research.
Practice
18-21 April
Donegal Mts.
4 days and 3 nights,
Correction Day
13 May
TBC
To address any issues identified during the practice
Exped
June - After Exams
​Derryveagh
4 days and 3 nights, unaccompanied gathering data for presentation.
Candidates will receive individual fitness programme advice and may join TrailShadow instructors on optional ​additional hikes.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Comments
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    • Method
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      • Sample Plan
    • Costs and Prices
  • Open Expeditions
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    • Open Silver
    • Covid Secure Expeditions
  • Contact
  • Other Qualifications
    • FIRST AID
    • LEAVE NO TRACE